Guided By Culture, Focused on Tomorrow: The 2025 TCC Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting

The 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting was held March 10–13 in Fairbanks, bringing together Tribal leaders, delegates, and community members from across the region to address pressing issues, hear updates from leadership, pass resolutions, and elect key Executive Board members. This year’s theme, “Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow,” underscored the organization’s …

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Growing Honeyberries or Haskaps in Alaska

By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Honeyberries or haskaps are a unique berry. Not only that, honeyberries have a huge range in shape, size, productivity, taste, timing and evenness in how they ripen, as well as in how easy they come off the bush. The taste of honeyberries is often compared to other berries. …

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IMPORTANT HEALTH COVERAGE TAX DOCUMENTS

Electronic Delivery of Form 1095-CWe are providing this notice to alert you of an important change regarding the distribution of Form 1095-C. Tanana Chiefs Conference is no longer required to automatically mail the Form 1095-C to individuals. The forms are available electronically by contacting Human Resources at x3155 or emailing humanresources@tananachiefs.org. Electronic access to the 2024 forms will remain available …

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Federal Funding Update & What It Means for Our Tribes and Services

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has been hearing the concerns from our Tribes and Tribal members regarding potential federal funding cuts, including reductions to federal grants and Medicaid. These changes will impact Tribal Health Organizations like ours that rely on these funding sources to provide essential services to our Tribes and beneficiaries. Our priority has always been, and will always be, …

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We Will Not Be Ignored: Tribal Leaders Call for Change at NPFMC Meeting

During the February 2025 North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) meeting, Tribal leaders and advocates from across the State stood together to demand immediate action to address the ongoing salmon crisis. The meeting focused on new bycatch management measures for chum salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, drawing strong Tribal testimony from across regions with leaders and advocates from …

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Kim Taylor Honored by AKPhA

Kim Taylor, TCC Pharmacy Technician, has been awarded the Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award by the Alaska Pharmacy Association. For nearly 20 years, Kim has provided exceptional service to six subregional clinics and 39 villages, expertly managing remote medication dispensing, inventory, and emergency transport. Her dedication, problem-solving skills, and leadership make her an invaluable asset to Chief Andrew Isaac …

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Ready to Quit Nicotine? Join Our Monthly In-Person Class

Learn how to overcome nicotine dependence with support, medication, and follow-ups for long-term success. What We Offer: Expert counseling from certified tobacco cessation counselors. Comprehensive support with medication and behavioral tools. Personalized follow-up for up to six months to keep you on track. Topics Covered: Benefits of quitting Understanding nicotine withdrawal Behavioral tips to help you quit Medications available at …

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Community Health Aide Spotlight – Amber Demit-Albert, Northway

By Linden Stackiokas Amber Demit-Albert is one of those lucky people who knew from an early age just what she wanted to do with her life: work in the medical field. At first, she thought this would mean becoming a nurse. Then she saw the opening for a health aide in Northway, the village where she was raised and still …

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Celebrate National Nutrition Month: The Power of Family Meals

March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the importance of eating together as a family. If you’re concerned about what your child eats—or doesn’t eat—the solution might be as simple as gathering around the dinner table. Family meals provide more than just nourishment; they create a supportive environment where children learn healthy eating habits, …

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